Kacie McDonnell
MPA
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About
With 18+ years leading in both rural and community health organizations through operational transformation, access expansion, and federal compliance, bringing direct, hands-on experience with improving care delivery models, strengthening operational efficiency, and building partnerships that sustain long-term access to care in underserved communities. Available for fully remote, nationwide engagement.
Experience
AI Architect and Health Advisor - The AI-Embedded Health Center (Fedara)
Developed AI governance and compliance policies and developed 15+ workforce development courses for community health center staff and leadership. Lead additional workforce initiatives including leading a clinical staffing strategy for long-term care facilities through a Project ECHO initiative with the State of Illinois and the University of Chicago. Provided grant-writing support toward a multitude of health initiatives including Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) application in North Carolina.
Program Lead - Mission Mobile Medical
Lead 50+ partner network.
Director - Project HOPE - 5 states
Directed strategy and implementation of a $12M, 5-state Project HOPE initiative spanning 41 partner health centers and a 151-person community health worker workforce. Led multi-state health operations across 17+-state national initiatives in mental health, access to care, and chronic disease.
Chief Operating Officer and Interim CEO - Good Samaritan Health Center of Cobb
Led a care model redesign that converted the organization from a charitable clinic to a federally recognized Community Health Center — expanding sustainable access to medical, dental, and behavioral health services while navigating the full scope of HRSA compliance requirements.
